Milwaukee | Founded: 2014
Industry: Manufacturing and distilling
Central Standard is a craft distillery that produces a line of spirits, all distilled and bottled in Milwaukee. The distillery’s newly renovated 150-year-old building in downtown Milwaukee houses a tasting room, restaurant, event center and rooftop bar.
What factors have contributed the most to your growth in the past three years?
Evan Hughes, chief executive officer; Pat McQuillan, president; and Jim Kanter, chief commercial officer: “The growth experienced over the last three years has been attributed to our focus on quality products and a team that believes in what they make and sell. The entire state of Wisconsin has been an incredible supporter of Central Standard, and they are a big reason for our growth.”
How has your company navigated the challenges of the past few years?
“We work closely with our suppliers and team to stay as lean and on time as we can, but we are certainly not immune to significant increases in costs and lead times being much longer. The challenge will continue to be offering a great product at an economical price for our customers.”
